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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WANHEEL, n. In phr. wanheel apo', misfortune befall, a curse upon (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 110:
O! Sic a tryst as I hae, Wan heel apo the sleepy heid.
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